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verb

past tense of maximize

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of maximized
Adjective
Aristotle, in his influential account, used a term, aretê, expressing the notion of maximized potential. Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 22 May 2026 The film’s global distribution strategy, backed by Jio Studios, maximized screen presence across traditional and emerging markets, capitalizing on peak demand windows. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026 House of Leon’s take on a classic chaise lounger is rooted in a solid teak frame and triple the cushion support for maximized comfort. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026 On this site, San Diego Educators Association President Kyle Weinberg also stated preferences for maximized number of units, as well as multi-bedroom apartments for families to address declining enrollment. Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Productivity began to be measured not only in profits maximized, but also in meetings shortened, messages answered, and bottlenecks removed. Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026 By keeping vents free of obstructions and furniture, airflow is maximized, which increases a home’s cooling. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026 This is the optimal range for leaders, where vigilance, working memory, and cognitive flexibility are maximized. Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 As for training camp, Reid and linebacker Nick Bolton said the Chiefs maximized their 22 practices over 28 days at Missouri Western State University, the team’s early practice home since 2010. Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026 Friedman maximized a seller’s market in previous deadlines, trading Noah Syndergaard (2023), James Paxton (2024) and Dustin May (2025) off the big-league roster in recent trading periods. Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 31 July 2026 The Caribbean economies depended on slave labor, trade and supplies from around the world to make sure the sugar flowed freely and tax revenues to European colonial powers were maximized. R. Grant Gilmore Iii, The Conversation, 30 June 2026 Additionally, the town maximized the use of revenue from Measure G, a one-eighth cent sales tax passed by voters in 2018, and funneled any leftovers from past capital projects for the Shannon Road Repair Project so that the project could continue to be funded without additional resources. Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 24 June 2026 This changes the math on this card in a significant way for anyone who maximized that partnership. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximized
Adjective
  • As a result, the collective decay chain is blocked after the first decay, leaving the maximum emission rate proportional to N—the same scaling expected from independent atoms.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
  • If a family values privacy over maximum exposure, that is their choice.
    Tomas J. Philipson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The eastward shift increased the chances of hurricane-force wind gusts on Niihau and possibly Kauai, especially at higher elevations, the hurricane center warned.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The restrictions have increased pressure on Chinese companies to develop domestic alternatives across the semiconductor supply chain.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • These are short, all-out bursts of exercise performed at an intensity higher than your maximal oxygen uptake (VO₂ max).
    Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Clarke pursued authenticity ingeniously, using tiny, hidden radio microphones that transmitted to tape recorder from afar, in order to capture dialogue with maximal spontaneity.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The offer sheet Carlsson signed with the Philadelphia Flyers — which was matched by the Anaheim Ducks — likely boosted many of these summer contracts by a couple million, at least.
    Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • After the release of Friday’s report, traders boosted the odds of a rate hike to 90% from 70% the day before, according to CME FedWatch.
    Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • With Williams and Kayla McBride on regular-max contracts and Napheesa Collier signing for a super-max, Minnesota had to be more judicious with its other signings but didn’t compromise on quality.
    Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • And the Heat is currently on track to have max-level salary cap space for the 2027 offseason.
    Anthony Chiang June 19, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • The format translates to an energized intimacy, enhanced by months of workshopping the story together with the one professional actor, Reem Amer, seamlessly inserted in the family bosom.
    Jay Weissberg, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The new red zone will see local police presence enhanced around the clock alongside a military presence.
    Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Galatasaray squandered a 5-2 first-leg lead against Juventus in last season’s knockout play-off round, despite having a man advantage for most of the game.
    Nick Miller, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Similarly, Zo — seen recently as the monster hunter in Na Hong-jin’s delirious sci-fi action epic, Hope — stays for most of the running time just the right side of smug entitlement.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • That will soon be augmented by the Silent Generation, which will pass on much of their $20 trillion to their boomer kids.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • SiriusXM launched a dedicated Dolly Parton Tribute Channel (105) built around her music and related artists and collaborators, augmented by listener recollections.
    Russ Penuell, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026

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“Maximized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximized. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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